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Arkansas Redirects Medical Marijuana Tax Revenue

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Anna Pope, Randy Wilburn

Published April 18, 2023 at 3:40 PM CDT

On today's show, tax revenue from medical marijuana used to be allocated for cancer research. Now, it will go toward medical residency programs and food insecurity. Also, a new episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas" centers on ballet, and a new voting rights exhibition at the Arkansas Capitol. Plus, residents of north central get $7.4 million from USDA for a water infrastructure project and more.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</i>

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is a reporter and producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Anna Pope

Anna Pope is KUAF's growth impact reporter and a Report for America corps member

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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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